Creamy Fried Mozzarella Balls
Rafaella Giamundo serves these pillowy cheese puffs with cocktails—especially in the summer, when the family practically lives outside in the garden.
Creamy Fried Mozzarella Balls
Creamy Fried Mozzarella Balls
Creamy Fried Mozzarella Balls
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TOTAL TIME:
45 MIN
- SERVINGS: 10
Ingredients
- 1 pound salted mozzarella, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- Salt
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Directions
- In a food processor, puree the mozzarella until a creamy paste forms. Add the eggs, 3 tablespoons of the flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and process until combined.
- Line a large baking sheet with wax paper and generously dust it with flour. Shape rounded teaspoons of the cheese mixture into 3/4- to 1-inch balls, then roll them in the flour on the baking sheet.
- In a large, deep skillet, heat 1 inch of oil to 350°. Line a wire rack with paper towels. Roll the mozzarella balls in the flour again. Fry them in batches, stirring once, until golden, about 5 minutes; some may burst open. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the mozzarella balls to the paper-lined rack. Sprinkle with salt and serve.
Creamy Fried Mozzarella Balls
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